Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

Hello! My name is Dilan Shah, and currently, I am in my last semester of undergrad studying Biology as a pre-dental student. I will be going to dental school this upcoming Fall. I know that school can be extremely challenging at times, and I really hope that with my help we can ace those classes of yours!

...a top research university, the University of Illinois at Chicago. I would like to pursue a career in medicine as a pediatrician. I have experience tutoring and teaching young students from ages 5-16 years old in math, reading, and various other activities. I believe it is important to understand how academia can be applied to the real world and the application of math, reading and science can play a role in our everyday lives.

...I also facilitate a student's meaningful absorption of the material in the following ways: verbal expression of both the student's and my own thought processes, repetition of (novel) questions in areas that are difficult for the student and the monitoring of progress through correctly answered questions and the student's ability to explain why certain answers, thought processes or writing methods are either correct or incorrect. Finally, I possess great patience with students of all ages...

...I learned that I have both a passion and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn a little something from the students as well. I teach a wide variety of subjects including Algebra, Calculus, Chemistry,...

As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.

...there every step of the way. My absolute favorite quote and mantra is "I can't promise to fix all of your problems, but I can promise you won't face them all alone." When I'm not studying, tutoring, and counseling, you can probably find me running or doing yoga. I also love to write for my blog, read new books, and spend time with my siblings and few close friends. My favorite color is purple, if...

...and out-of-the-box thinking to help my students succeed! I have tutored all fundamental subjects for students in K-12. However, as a student currently pursuing a degree in Secondary Education Math, my affinity for tutoring especially lends itself towards STEM subjects. I believe that a vital component to learning is being able to appreciate and enjoy the presented content. I always hope to achieve this by contextualizing topics learned in the classroom, with the goal of...

...Interactive Media Studies: Technology. She is bilingual, fluent in both English and Vietnamese. After graduating high school, Chi taught English as a second language for kids and adult learners all over Vietnam, while giving test prep lessons for the IELTS test. In college, she worked as a teaching assistant for the Web Design course. Since 2022, Chi has been working as a private teacher and tutor, teaching Vietnamese and English Language Arts for Grade TK-5...

I am a recent graduate from Saint Louis University with a Master's in Health Sciences. I also have graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and minored in Psychology. I want to be able to bring my knowledge to the tutoring space. Please feel free to message me and we can work through whatever problems you may have!

Hello! I feel that involvement and engagement in education is the key to our society's future. I find great joy and passion helping others to reach their full potential in a way that is challenging yet rewarding for everyone involved. I hope to get a chance to work with you!

...Liberal Arts and Science from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in 2017. Apart from studying, I enjoy traveling, playing tennis and dancing! I have had many years of tutoring students of all ages. In high school, I spent 3 years tutoring high school students in math, reading and science after school and during lunch periods. In college, I was part of a fraternity in which I got the opportunity to tutor students from K-9.

...includes four years working a tutoring Center Director for students ages 4-15 in reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills. For eight years I worked in private homes supporting the learning needs of each child for both their school work and individual tutoring to catch up, keep up, and get ahead. I hold a B.A. from DePaul University and M.A. from Northwestern University with an emphasis on social sciences and human development. By drawing on my...

Devoted instructor with outstanding knowledge of curriculum design and deep understanding of writing theory and pedagogy. Proven success in involving all types of students in secondary and college classrooms and working tirelessly for student success. Conscientious teaching professional dedicated to educating people in composition, literature, and performance courses. Committed to developing engaging curriculum to meet varied learning needs in diverse communities.

...teach and support other students in that community. Of course I am also happy to teach anyone else too! I have worked as a tutor with students of all ages from 4 to 40 in a variety of study areas including mathematics (basics, geometry, algebra, calculus), computer science and reading. My approach to tutoring is primarily conversational, meaning I evaluate students' current knowledge and needs by listening to them. I graduated from the University of...

...interested in tutoring math and math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey exactly how important it is to learn the information, because like it or not, even if the student is not interested in learning, I want to convey that in life we often are forced into tasks that are not always enjoyable. Whats important is to persevere and understand that there is no other option but to complete the...

...I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced in teaching relaxation techniques to help a child cope with the stresses of their academics. I easily build rapport with children and understand the importance of good communication between the parents and teachers in order to optimize...

...a pre-dental track. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math, economics, and English. I am also available for test prep tutoring as I have experience helping others get the scores they aimed for. As a tutor, I find it my responsibility to not only help students understand material, but also act as a guide in order to equip students with the right study skills and advice for them to...

...poorly. The scoring methodology of the GRE also makes preparation a focus. That is because, students will be offered more difficult (thus worth more points) questions to students who perform well in the initial sections. In this way, getting just 10% more questions correct in a typical 20 question sub-section can increase your score by much more than 10%. Latin Teaching Philosophy: Too often, teachers and tutors will delve into their subject matter with cookie-cutter...

...center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized attention. In my free time...

...teaching approach is based highly on the individual I am working with. I like to get know my students style of learning and try to make it more meaningful through a personal connection. I believe less in memorization and more in creating foundations of knowledge that one can continue to build upon and rely on in moments of doubt. As your tutor, I would always be open to constructive criticism with the goal of creating...